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Cut from the same cloth as the great traditional spirituals, this riveting a cappella original has unwavering rhythmic intensity, gripping minor-key sonorities, and a marvelous text. "Ain't judgin' no man for...view details

You've heard the famous spiritual about Joshua's grand battle, but wait 'til you hear it in the hands of Mark Hayes! This famous story comes to life as a fun-filled musical adventure! The choral parts are so...view details

This setting of the traditional spiritual is a showpiece for better choirs and a superlative example of the compositional skills of Moses Hogan. From the opening ostinato rhythms to the thrilling conclusion,...view details

Incorporating the spirituals Oh, What a Beautiful City and In Bright Mansions Above, Andre Thomas' extraordinary work creates a poignant musical image of the slaves' viewpoint of heaven. This is...view details

Here's a unique jazz-styled spiritual arrangement. The theme, drawn from a traditional spiritual as well as new material, is quickly learned while the fun accompaniment adds just enough spice to make this...view details

In the style of an early American song, the pentatonic melody gives great strength to this upbeat piece. Unison men's voices open and are then followed by women's as the texture builds throughout. Carpenter's...view details

A bouncy piano accompaniment moves this cheerful arrangement along, as the playful melody is passed from voice to voice. Greg has great fun weaving "chatter" through the choir and modulating to the big...

These two traditional songs fit together amazingly well in this excellent concert/festival selection! Each voice part becomes more independent as the arrangement progresses, and when all the parts do their...view details

The traditional text of this powerful spiritual is set to a new tune in this innovative arrangement which combines 4/4 and 12/8 meters. Feelings of great longing and desperation in the text are expressed...

From the first notes of the piano introduction, you will be enthralled by this unique and downright fun arrangement! It powerfully captures the determination to keep moving, to succeed, and to overcome. The...view details

Pepper Choplin's unique compositional style shines in this vibrant, rhythmic and fun-to-sing original. Conceived in the style of a spiritual, including African rhythms and optional parts for percussion,...view details